HEAD CHEF (TINGKAT- FOR CENTRAL KITCHEN)

Select Catering is a trusted tingkat (stacked tiffin) daily meal delivery service committed to serving delicious, healthy, and hygienic home-style meals to families and working professionals. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, oversee large-batch daily production, and maintain our high standards of food quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Menu Planning & Batch Production

• Design and plan weekly/monthly rotating menus for tingkat subscriptions (ensuring variety, nutritional balance, and authentic home-style flavors).

• Supervise and manage large-batch cooking operations to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and portioning.

• Coordinate the kitchen timeline to ensure all meals are prepared, packed, and ready for on-time delivery.

2. Kitchen Management & Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, including line cooks, assistant cooks, and kitchen helpers.

• Create daily and weekly work schedules to ensure smooth operational flow and fair task distribution.

• Foster a disciplined, collaborative, and efficient work environment under high-pressure, fast-paced deadlines.

3. Quality Control & Food Safety

• Enforce strict food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in accordance with local food regulatory requirements (e.g., SFA guidelines).

• Conduct rigorous quality control and taste-testing for all dishes before they are packed and dispatched.

• Oversee proper food storage, temperature controls, and prevention of cross-contamination.

4. Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor raw material inventory levels and place timely stock orders with suppliers.

• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors to source fresh ingredients at competitive prices.

• Monitor and minimize food waste and optimize food costs without compromising the quality of the food.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Cook, with a strong background in catering (mass production/box/tingkat) or high-volume kitchens.

• Culinary Skills: Extensive knowledge of batch-cooking techniques and deep expertise in local, traditional, or home-style comfort foods.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team, communicate clearly, and stay calm under pressure.

• Time Management: Highly disciplined with an acute awareness of strict daily delivery schedules.

• Certifications: Possession of a valid food safety or hygiene certification (e.g., WSQ Follow Food & Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies) is a plus.

Employment Details:

• Job Type: Full-time

• Salary: Competitive / Negotiable based on experience

• Kitchen Location: 24A Senoko South Road Singapore 758099